Investigating how menopause affects the onset of glaucoma in veterans
Official title: The Relationship of Menopause to the Onset of Glaucoma in Veterans
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-10953534 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how menopause might affect the risk of developing glaucoma in female veterans, with the goal of helping to improve eye health and prevention strategies for this group.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Decatur, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | October 1, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I21RX004636-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10953534 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are female veterans, particularly those who are approaching or have experienced menopause.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are male or those who have not experienced menopause may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research explores the connection between menopause and the development of glaucoma, particularly in veterans who are at a higher risk for this condition. It aims to quantify the relationship between menopause and glaucoma onset, focusing on the role of estrogen and genetic factors. By analyzing data from female veterans, the study seeks to fill a critical knowledge gap regarding how menopause may influence eye health in this population. The findings could lead to better understanding and potential interventions for preventing glaucoma in aging female veterans.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved screening and prevention strategies for glaucoma in female veterans, potentially reducing the risk of blindness.
How similar studies have gone: While the relationship between menopause and glaucoma is being explored, this specific focus on female veterans is relatively novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Decatur, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feola, Andrew J — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Feola, Andrew J
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.